Quinn Hughes made an amazing affect throughout his half season in Minnesota, and the standout defenseman is thinking about a contract extension with the Wild.
The older brother of New Jersey Devils heart Jack Hughes made headlines when he was traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Wild on Dec. 12, 2025.
A captain with the Canucks, Quinn Hughes didn’t disappoint in Minnesota, amassing 53 factors (5 targets, 48 assists) in 48 video games. He additionally led the NHL in ice-time common within the common season (27:44 per recreation).
Hughes continued his manufacturing within the postseason, placing up 15 factors (4 targets, 11 assists) in 11 video games and a plus-10 score. He led Minnesota to a first-round upset of second-seeded Dallas earlier than the Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in 5 video games.
“I actually prefer it right here. I might undoubtedly be open to re-signing. We’ll see what (common supervisor) Billy (Guerin) needs to do,” Hughes mentioned Friday. “We’re 36 hours eliminated (from elimination). I am unsure I am able to get into particulars, what they might appear like.”
Hughes will probably be coming into the ultimate season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal, however can signal an extension with Minnesota on July 1.
All three Hughes’ brothers (Luke is a defenseman with the Devils) are represented by agent Pat Brisson. Jack is signed by way of 2030 and there was hypothesis that Quinn would signal a three-year deal so each brothers might signal with the identical staff upfront of the 2030-31 season.
“Between brothers, there’s so many conversations. However we’ve not had any particular (conversations) about this,” Brisson mentioned. “These are prospects. I am not going to disclaim the actual fact.”
Hughes plans on remaining in Minnesota for no less than a part of the summer season as he decompresses from a 12 months with three groups, together with his stint as a member of the gold-medal successful United States Olympic ice hockey squad.
“I believe I can say that I actually prefer it right here,” Hughes mentioned of Minnesota. “I like the staff. I like town and the followers. Simply being in that locker room, it is a particular group. It is a tremendous state, so enthusiastic about hockey.
“From a psychological facet, lots has occurred this 12 months. I by no means let myself course of it or let my hair down a little bit bit,” he mentioned. “It’s going to be good to simply go residence, course of the entire 12 months and get some relaxation.”
–Subject Stage Media
